Superintendent of Water Works.
Milwaukee City Charter § 14-12.5
in effect14-12.5. Superintendent of Water Works.
1. DUTIES. The superintendent of water works shall do or cause to be done all of the city’s water works activities and operations as required by the commissioner of public works or city ordinance. The superintendent shall make an annual report of all the acts and doings of the city’s water works to the commissioner of public works on or before February 1.
2. APPOINTMENT. The super-intendent of water works shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the common council. The superintendent shall serve a term of 4 years or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is later. The mayor shall appoint the superintendent within 90 days after taking office or within 90 days after a vacancy in the position occurs, whichever is later. The common council shall vote on confirmation of the superintendent within 45 days after that appointment.
(HISTORY: 14-12.5 cr. File #170087, May 9, 2017; eff. July 25, 2017.)
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/City-Charter/CH14.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/26/2026